Intro to the BionX Interface Bridge (BIB) and BionX Bicycle

Interface (BBI)Interface (BBI)

The BionX Interface Bridge (BIB)

This is the BIB (QBP pn EK9100). It is the hardware component that allows your Windows PC to manipulate the BionX system, note the USB plug. The Other component is the BBI. You can download the install file from the EK9100 view item screen.

Launching the BBI

An icon for the BBI will appear on your desktop. The Icon is a BionX “X “ logo. Double click it to

launch.

The BionX Bicycle Interface (BBI)This is the opening Screen for the BBI. It notes the BIB is not connected to the PC

Expired Software:If you just installed the BBI or have not updated BBI or have not updated the software in 30 days, the opening screen will be blank. Open the Tools Menu and check for updates. When the updates download, install them. Then re launch the software.

BIB ConnectedNow connect the BIB to one of your PC’s USB ports. The BBI will detect the BIB and show this screen.

The Next step is connect the BIB to a BionX the BIB to a BionX system. Break the connection at the console and connect the BIB in between the Console and Battery.

System Detected!Press the Top Right button on the Console to power on the system. The system will beep normally and the console will read SLAVE CAN.

The BBI screen will look like this when the BIB has detected all of the system components.

Updating System Firmware

System Update RequiredClick on the hyperlink in the red box to bring the whole system current. While you can update each component individually, This is the preferred method.

In this case, the motor is the only component requiring an update.

When you choose to update, a pop up will ask you to confirm. Click OK.

System ShutdownThe BBI will automatically shut down the system to lock in the changes it just made. And you’ll go back to this screen.

Press the upper right Press the upper right button on the console again to restart the system.

Successful Update!The green check lets us know that the system is on the current firmware and operating at the most current and optimum level.

Defining the System Parameters

Wheel Size and Kit AssignmentNow that we’re up to date, we can confirm the kit and wheel size info. This should only have to be done to each system once.

Why do we do this? So Why do we do this? So our speedo reads correctly and so we can Tune the System Power!

Click the Select Another Bike Model link.

Designate The SystemLocate the system you have in the list of systems provided.

In this case I am looking for a PL350 L 700c

Designate The SystemWhen you’ve located the system and selected it, you’ll get a bike icon with a link below it. Click the link to confirm your selection.

Disregard the date Disregard the date information. This will work on all CanBus systems.

Tuning The SystemWith the system defined, you now gain access to the tuning parameters. The first three are one-click presets.

Option 4 creates a Option 4 creates a custom profile.

Custom TuningWhat do these controls do?1) This adjusts how quickly the motor responds to input. Higher numbers are quicker response. Slower = smoother ride Faster = greater pulsing

2) Post-threshold sensor

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2) Post-threshold sensor amplification

3) Pre-Threshold sensor Amplification

4) Threshold speed. The system gives a strong assist up to this speed as defined by (3). Then the power drops for economy over this speed defined by (2). Max setting is 25kph. Think of this as the bikes minimum cruising speed.

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Exit Custom TuningWhen You’re done tuning, select the back button to return to the home screeen.

Viewing System Details

Component InformationThe BBI lets you learn a lot about what is going on with the BionX system. On the main Screen, you can show details for each component

Details of Note1) Program for left or right side install

2) Switch between MPH and KPH

3) Is the system detecting the throttle? Useful for diagnosing throttle diagnosing throttle problems

4) State of charge as percentage

5) State of charge as voltage

6) Charging Cycles (great for estimating remaining battery life)

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Customer Report

How does your customer know you did anything to the system? Run a report when they bring the system in and one after you update and/or tune!

State of the SystemThis report can be printed of and given to the customer as proof of work.

Print before to have a record of the system settings so you can settings so you can resolve discrepancies if the update alters any.

Print after to show you charged the battery and updated the system and that their settings were not altered.

Personalize the ReportClick the Owner link and fill in the owners info.

Dealer info is entered in the Edit menu. You’ll only need to enter this once.once.

A Personalized ReportPrint and File with the repair ticket. Give it to the customer showing your top notch service.

Menu Options

EditDealer Info: Where your shop info is stored for the report.

ViewLog Panel: Logs BBI activity in the session

Real Time Gauges:Helps diagnose the system while in the stand. Test the strain gauge function, watch gauge function, watch to see if the voltage drops off under load, make sure the motor is spinning fast enough, etc…

Real Time GaugesThere are many Gauges to choose from and not all work with each system. Many of these gauges only work with the limited edition currently.

Show only the ones you want to look at to minimize visual clutter.

ToolsCheck for updates. Software expires monthly so you’ll use this often

Reprogram all devices. This is redundant for the auto detect.the auto detect.

Locate Log files. BionX may request a log if an update goes bad, this will help you find that. Not a likely scenario.

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